Maurertown 30s bands

Do you love listening to Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra? How about Benny Goodman & His Orchestra? If so, then you’ll love our selection of 30s Bands here on GigMasters. Modeled after the original bands of the decade, these groups can be hired for private gigs in the Maurertown, VA area.

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Do you love the Jazz Standards, the Great American Songbook, the fabulous, danceable tunes from the 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s? From the Gershwins and Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Lorenz & Hart, to the great Cole Porter - we bring them all and make you feel like Fred & Ginger.
Or do you dig the cooler repertoire? Charlie Parker, mysterious Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, zany Eddie Jeffersion and Jon Hendricks vocalese? Here's to the Ladies Who Scat! is one of our themes.
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Experienced in performing for restaurants, weddings, corporate events, private parties, jazz clubs and other events. Can provide and arrange the size of the band and instrumentation to fit your event and budget everything from solo, duo, trio, quartet, and quintet.
Repertoire always caters to what the employer wants to hear. Repertoire may consist of Jazz standards from 1920's to present, Blues, Funk, Bossa Nova, Samba's and Traditional and Holiday music when appropriate.
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One of the best small swing era groups in the Washington D.C. and mid-atlantic region, Blue Sky 5 has been entertaining lindy hoppers, partygoers, wedding guests and fans of swing/big band music for nearly a decade! Airplay on 84 jazz and swing stations in USA and worldwide. Regular performers at the Kennedy Center Millenium Stage, and appearances at Lincoln Center in NYC.
There's brilliant standards by Gershwin, Porter, Kahn, Loesser, in the style of Goodman, Shaw, Basie, and...(more)

It's that Old Hollywood sound and feel you have been looking for. Warren Priske and his Old Hollywood Jazz Band deliver classic standards from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing, Nat 'King' Cole, Mel Tormé, Bobby Darin, Harry Connick Jr., Michael Buble, and so many more. Warren preserves the timing, swagger and traditional style that made these songs so irresistible. He performs this timeless material in a flexible variety of ensemble sizes suited for your...(more)

Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!(more)

Great Party Bands in a small band management company located in Charlottesville, Virginia handling musical acts from single guitar/player singers through our flagship act, Big Ray and the Kool Kats which plays Sinatra through Bruno Mars and has performed from Bellagio Las Vegas to the Kennedy Center and literally hundreds of wedding receptions. There is no additional fee for our services and each of our bands has a different feel, price and musical focus.
Elegance is our 8 piece true...(more)

Swingology is a group of enthusiastic, experienced Washington DC-based musicians offering performances of swing and gypsy jazz. Our band comprises guitars, violin, piano, and bass with additional instrumentations on occasion. We swing hard with the great repertoire of the 1930s-50s with forays into other genres. We are heavily influenced by the gypsy jazz style made famous by Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli.
Our typical set runs between 1 and 3 hours and includes pieces with...(more)

Since 1994, Swing Shift has been swinging the Washington DC metro area and beyond. Swing Shift has appeared at the Corcoran Art Gallery, the Kennedy Center, and the Washington Hilton, and is a regular booking at Blues Alley, Washington D.C.'s premiere jazz club. Swing Shift entertains at a wide variety of events including weddings, corporate events, and other private gatherings. Contact us and let us know how Swing Shift can enhance your event!!(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the DC area. We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties!
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Smooth, jazzy, swinging, and classy, describes the sounds of this diverse group. The group is made up of piano, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, and a female vocalist. Their repertoire includes JAZZ STANDARDS,DIXIELAND, SMOOTH JAZZ, BROADWAY STANDARDS, R&B, AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC. They feature selections from - GEORGE GERSHWIN, COLE PORTER, DUKE ELLINGTON, FRANK SINATRA, JOHN COLTRANE, BILLIE HOLIDAY, SADE, AND MORE! The group can also go out as a duo or trio. YOU CAN HEAR OUR MUSIC, & SEE OUR...(more)

The Boilermaker Jazz Band has been performing the best swing and classic hot jazz music for over 20 years. With their unique brand of musical Americana and hot jazz revelry, the Boilermaker Jazz Band brings the party to you! The Band interprets the great American song book in their own unique fashion, bringing the swinging sounds of the jazz age back to life. You'll hear familiar classics and rarities performed by superb instrumentalists and heartfelt vocalists. From concert halls to dances,...(more)

The Gatsby Gang is the premier Gatsby themed Jazz Band in the Pittsburgh area. We perform roaring 20s/30s jazz and also modern pop/jazz/lounge hits. The Gatsby Gang performs for hundreds of weddings and private/corporate events and Gatsby parties!
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Simply amazing!
"We booked The Gatsby Gang for our Speakeasy-themed wedding, and we couldn't even have dreamed how perfectly they would set the tone for our ceremony and reception. Many guests asked where we found...(more)

Background Jazz LLC provides exactly what it describes...background jazz! So, if you are looking for a jazz duo, trio, or quartet to provide only instrumental jazz in the background for your private event (corporate event, wedding, private party) then we are the group for you!(more)

We're so glad you're here. Five things to know about us:
1. We're friendly, flexible, top-shelf musicians who love the worldwide evolution of jazz in the 20th century. And who play like people in love.
2. We're not so much a jazz band as an emotional weather system. We're a party on Gatsby's lawn. We're a cobblestone street in Paris at dusk. We're a nightclub in Rio. We're the early hours of the morning in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We're a mood, an atmosphere, an...(more)

The Recessionals Jazz Band embodies the subversive bootleg era culture of the 1920's and 1930's and were recently named the Gigmasters "Best of 2016" as well as "Best of 2015"! The band was born on the streets of New York City where they cut their teeth playing hot and sweet jazz in the big apple before moving beyond to audiences around the country. The band has performed at some of the most prestigious jazz haunts such as The Blue Note in New York City and Boston Swing Central. They were...(more)

If you are looking for the perfect touch for your next event, step back in time with the lush sophisticated sounds of the Swing On ! Dance Orchestra. This unique 8 piece band brings you the Big Band sounds of the 30's, 40's and 50's---with familiar and very danceable arrangements. Swing, all types of Latin, Waltzes, Jumps, Polka and many more dance styles.
Swing On ! is a favorite for Jewish Weddings--lots of Horas.
Inside our eight piece group is a Fabulous six piece Dixieland Band,...(more)

Louis Pettinelli Music provides premium live entertainment for your wedding, party, or private event.
We stand out with our unwavering professionalism, tasteful musicality, flexibility, and diverse song repertoire. We perform jazz standards by seminal composers such as Cole Porter and Ira Gershwin, as well as uniquely funky and jazzy renditions of compositions by Stevie Wonder and many other pop artists, and much more. The Louis Pettinelli Jazz Group is available anywhere from 1-6 pieces...(more)

Members of the Four Prophet String Band have been busy playing in Philadelphia-based bluegrass, old time, and jazz bands for the past several years. They've recently come together to share their love of three- and four-part harmony singing, and the exhilarating rhythms of traditional Southern fiddle styles. They have played throughout the Northeastern US at weddings, square dances, private events, and local venues, and thrive on the energy between musicians and a dancing crowd. Playing both...(more)

"Kosher Jazz" specializes in laid back, background swing, jazz, and bossa nova, plus we can rock your simcha with yiddish, israeli, and klezmer hits if called for! (we also play background jewish music if that's what you want for your event.) We can pull off Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong jazz hits, even though we're just a trio! We can also add more musicians if your event calls for it.
The core trio is: keyboards with built-in rhythm sounds (sounds like a...(more)

Versatility of music styles is the strength of New Deal Orchestra's Success. The young and the old have a great time dancing to this band. People go home weighing less than when they got there. Though we play with a lot of energy, the band's volume is never an issue. Big Band, Swing and Jazz, Sinatra favorites, traditional rock and roll, Motown, R&B, Disco, and party dance favorites are played with great success.
"You name it, we'll play it and your guests will love it".(more)

Hi everybody, we're the Hot Taters. Formed in October 2008 as the Hot Patootoes, we evolved in June 2009 to become the Hot Taters!. We bring you the best in 20's, 30's & 40's hot jazz, swing, Dixieland, & New Orleans Mardi Gras music. We're a versitile band of experienced muli-instrumentalists who play music from hard driving Dixieland to classic ballads to happy sing-a-longs to New Orleans brass band funk. In addition, we have a dynamic female vocalist. We've played music & arts festivals,...(more)

Performing music from the Swing Era to the Rat Pack Stylings of the 1950's and 60's
Jerry has gained popularity among connoisseurs of jazz & swing, young and old. His interpretations of tunes from the "Great American Song Book" and legendary singers like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole and others, plus, the sight, sound, and music of the great big bands, will set the stage and carry you back to an era when this sultry and swinging music was the "Pop" of the day...(more)

Jazz Band from
Manchester Township,
NJ (230 miles from Maurertown, VA)

La Vie En Rose is a marriage of French Chanson and Golden Age swing, with a repertoire of timeless American standards and French jazz songs: old classics with a hot twist celebrating France, love and music.
A bridge between the old world and the new, between French charm and American glam.?With the melodious voice of French singer Violette and her musicians from around the world, all the ingredients are gathered to make it hot and keep you swinging all night…
Band sizes from solo to a...(more)

John Brown is a well established, GRAMMY-nominated bassist and is the Director of the Jazz Program at Duke University. He has performed all over the world with artists like Elvin Jones, each member of the Marsalis family, Nnenna Freelon, Rosemary Clooney, Nicholas Payton, Mark Whitfield and has performed regularly with the North Carolina Symphony since 1992. He recently performed in Hawaii for President & Mrs. Obama, and each of his recordings has reached the Top 40 on the national JazzWeek...(more)

The Lobsters Big Band swings hard, featuring the timeless music of Count Basie , Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman, Quincy Jones, as well as hip new arrangements--everything from 40's swing to hot latin and salsa. Led by keyboardist and arranger James "King Salmon" Lafferty, the full tilt big band is comprised of five saxes, four trumpets, four trombones, and the kickin' Lobster rhythm section.
The Lobsters Big Band features the soulful singing of Newark's own, Ms. Carrie Jackson. Leading the...(more)